With profound sadness we announce the passing of our cherished wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, Norma Nastiuk (nee Jourdain) late evening of May 20, 2024, at the age of 85 years. Norma was born in Fort Frances on December 21, 1938, to Delia Aubey (nee Perault) and Angus Jourdain of Lac […]
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Fort Frances is in its most splendid dress. We like to think that our community is a beautiful place to live. We have no major weather issues. We do not have earthquakes. We seldom experience flooding. But this week, Fort Frances puts on its best dresses and flaunts the community’s […]
The Emo Walleye Classic was once again a huge success. The fishing tournament held May 23-25 saw exciting weigh-ins and people enjoying the food, dance, penny tables and all the other favourite events that make up for this top notch tournament. Congratulations to the winning and all anglers. A big […]
The 2024 Rainy River District Speech contest was held May 15th. at JW Walker school. This contest was for both Junior (grade 5/6) and Intermediate (grade 7/8) students. Eleven students participated in the Junior Division and eight in the Intermediate division. Judges for the junior division were Danielle Marshall, Dianne […]
- Allan Bradbury photos
The Fort Frances High Muskies had a great showing in last week’s NORWOSSA track meet which featured competition across grades 7-12 and schools from across the region including St. Thomas Aquinas, Beaver Brae, Sioux North, Dryden and others. This week high school members of the track team are in Thunder […]
It is with great sadness that the family of Albert George “Butch” Veraneau Jr. announce his sudden passing on May 1, 2024 in Kamloops, BC. Butch was born in Fort Frances, Ontario to Frances Allan and Lance Corporal Albert Veraneau on April 6, 1943. His first school years were spent […]
Muskies Football spring training is being held this week and next, Monday through Thursday, 6-8 p.m. Anyone entering grades 9 to 12 next year, who is interested in being a part of the team, can come down and join in. No registration needed – just show up dressed for the […]
–Allan Bradbury photo
Throughout last week Rainy River District paramedics spent evenings barbecuing for the various communities they serve. Barbecues were held in Atikokan, Rainy River, Emo, and Fort Frances. Off-duty paramedics volunteered their time during the barbecues to serve community members hot dogs, chips and drinks. The events were sponsored by the […]
By Austin Campbell
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
SNnewswatch.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
SNnewswatch.com
The sky is no longer the limit when it comes to prescription delivery. Script Runner, a health-tech company based out of Toronto, has partnered with Oak Medical Arts to test a new drone delivery system for prescription medications poised to dramatically improve access to medicine – particularly for those living […]
By Serena Austin
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Kenora Miner and News
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Kenora Miner and News
With June right around the corner, organizations across northwestern Ontario are busy planning this years’ Pride Month celebrations, but they aren’t all on the same page about what it means to celebrate and promote pride year-round. Relationships officially soured back in Feb., when a group of northwestern Ontario pride organizations […]
By Dave Baxter
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Winnipeg Sun
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Winnipeg Sun
A Manitoba First Nation is warning that drugs being sold in the community are being cut with dangerous and possibly deadly ingredients, and pleading with residents to avoid illicit drugs, because of what the consequences of taking them could be. “These contaminants pose a significant risk to your health and […]
